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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1916
Page
2
A fragment notes Janssx Mourdyse and Capcie Mine tee for Combnoen Australia Sereersiepa Lad Jewe ae St Albarn, with reference to Burm Philpsed Co. schedules between depots and southern port operations.
The passage lists vessel movements and schedules with recurring ships on certain days. It notes departures and arrivals at specific ports and mentions weekly patterns and irregular gaps. The text is fragmentary and references several ships and routes with uncertain spellings.
Fragmented OCR notes show steamers with shifting departures and arrivals among Caires Townsville Sydney and Sydney dates. Mentions leaving Wednesday Thursday Sunday and Saturday with unclear destinations and outcomes.
Health officials caution that persistent coughing may signal underlying illness and advise seeking medical evaluation rather than relying on unverified cures. Public guidance emphasizes rest fluids and proper symptoms tracking to avoid delays in diagnosis.
Graham and Matheson Limited advertises as buyers and assayers with a Charters Towers office and agents for Selphide Corporation Limited Cockle Creek. They quote on lead and copper ores and gold and silver concentrates, seeking refined metals and ore sales for refining and assay services.
Phase EDW Bolganeo, a 47 year old mechanical engineer and gunsmith, has moved to new premises on Aplin Street and just landed a full supply of cycle materials and parts. A limited number of volt dry cells, sparking plugs, and carbon benches are available, along with items from Alan Locks Bells Laos OWL Carbide Cyelo Stans Proms Durners and Luggage Car vers. Tyres and tubes are fresh, robber hose, call at Bosanko's.
A garbled timetable lists steamers from Townaville on Saturday to Mackay on Sunday. It mentions departures to Port Alma, Spinee, and MeThearse with arrival times on Friday and Wednesday. It references Townsville and a regular route with a 7 am return, plus trips to Port Deegiss Cooktows and Tren ville Semfare with Tuesday 1 cm pm reverse operations.
Unclear text fragment mentions Peeler and Co and a Bee arriving from Home Kong via porte on fth Tale cock Teiyuse ALO Line. readable bits imply travel or shipment line but details are garbled and no definite event or entities.
Ferack and Co salesmen report the latest market activity with prime sheep and cattle prices. Prices for prime Nacobs and other cattle show strength. buyers sought strong lots, while demand for sheep and lambs remained steady at the market.
The readable lines describe lunar phases including New Moon and Last Quarter with times such as 7.90 am and 1:06 pm, plus references to apogee and a sequence of quarter moon events. The text appears as a damaged OCR of a historical astronomical almanac entry with inconsistent spacing and garbled names.
Mining shares and commodity listings from Cairns stock exchange show prices for various brokers and companies. It includes Me A H Circe Abbott Street, Covella Hempden, Comers, Amal, Marceta Gold Mines, Tercompel Extended, New Mirmie Mowham, Oaks and Thompson's Oaks, Bowes River Coal, Bowen Coal and Coke Co, and Poormres. The fragment notes bid and ask tones across multiple entities with assayed values and percentages aligned to the day’s trades.
Historical OCR shows a fragmented share market list with names such as Towers, Ch Towers, North, Britant Deeps, Mexican, Kulamadam, Minnie Mowham, New Minnie, New Rethane Freehold, Victory, Andrew, Volcano. It presents prices, bids, and paid amounts in a garbled format. The readable items hint at a mining or property share docket with multiple entries and fractions like 1/9, 2/60, and 2/2.
The Aestraline Metal Exchange releases June London Metal Market figures with quotings for lead zinc and copper across spot and forward contracts. Details show standard spot prices moving slightly while three month forwards show minor fluctuations with quotations in pounds per ounce and forward terms.
The manager notes on June 6 Lizzie Redmond reel drive extended 11 feet with a 2 foot reel width against the hanging wall and 3 feet against the footwall. Coarse gold appears in the hanging wall section.
Manager J J Tally reports on 1ath June ron6 describing four weeks of milling and mining. Costs total 6/4 per ton with royalties and improved ore quality at 321 feet. Labour disputes loom ahead while rockbreaker is installed and tunnel work to resume with larger mesh screens planned to handle mica.
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as free of opiates and sedatives and effective for bad colds, claiming it loosens coughs and restores health. Sold by chemists and storekeepers. The remainder cites a court appearance with a defendant pleading guilty to related charges.
The Post reports Senator Givens in Cairns on Friday urged Labour leaders to explain to workers why they must support the war. He urged visiting Trades Halls and Labour papers to promote the government’s call to colours and reduce strikes during wartime.
At Cairns State Council meeting Councillor Reed proposed a land classification reform to replace current methods. Prices paid for special reasons are often seized as focal values and misapplied to similar properties. A careful, periodically revised classification would aid valuations and records across sparsely settled regions.
European sugar outlook worsens as Holland reports reduced production and Central Europe high consumption. Britain faces risk from past market manipulation, while local notices from Boland's Ltd. detail farming implement orders, publicity for farm goods, and community assistance with events and staff.
Thore at Babinds reports large stocks opened by A M Waddell for Grocerica Drapery and Boots and Shoes with cash terms. Public demonstrations near the post office and at Work. Mulgrave Mill progress welcomed after a favorable letter from directors. Drought broken by steady rain. Starr Bowkett Building Society meeting in Cairns. eye specialists to visit Cairns for exams.
The advertisement promotes Crig's special Cowth Syrup as the most reliable cough remedy. It claims ten to twelve years of public use, ongoing improvements, and universal success when faithfully used. Substitutions and imitations are discouraged. obtainable only from Robert Craig, Chemist, Cairns, in bottles.
A vivid photo–story titled All For Old Ireland screens tonight at the aires Pictures. It profiles Ireland’s history with scenes of Killarney, South Kerry shores, and castles, including a 1798 setting. Also shown are Royal City of Canterbury and German bombardment footage with wartime images, with two shows this week and box prices listed.
In strong men and workers most exposed to fever mosquitos, Kochs Fever Mixture by Robert Craig, Cairns Chemist, is advertised as a growing remedy. Available in bottles at 4 shillings and postage extra.
Bibophra correspondent notes a lively Saturday dance in the cords shed. Music from Meters, Kelly and Brads. Frank Reid ran MLC duties, Albert Garter supervised the door, and funds went to the school committee. A supper followed with dancing until midnight.
John Robert Levis stood before Cairns Police Court with Senior Sergeant Keane presenting evidence. Albert E. Nell testified ownership of a brown pony gelding from Atherton, valued at £20, and that no authority was given to take it. Levis was committed for trial at the District Court in Cairns. Bail set at £25 with surety of £25.
Loyal Barron Lodge 1.0.0.F. held its ordinary fortnightly meeting on Wednesday evening with good attendance. Bro J Allan presided. sick brother received a medical certificate and a visiting card was granted. Nominations for officers drew many candidates for chairs and other posts. Receipts were £27 6d with accounts paid £16. Election of officers planned next. attendance urged. Spesce Supper picture palace advert claims popular innovations and stage traditions.
A meeting of Abel holders for Ted Cross Dey will be held at Mrs A B Gipson's residence at a o'clock to might. The usual meeting tomorrow night is postponed due to the patriotic concert at the Cairge Theatre.
Senator Givens visiting Cairns met a deputation of sugar growers from Herbert River Innisfail Cairns and Monsman districts at the Shire offices on Tuesday afternoon. They discussed price of sugar tariff stability and protectionist aims. The extended report will appear in our next issue.
A Craigs Chinaman faced a trial over alleged cigarette possession with the case before Cairns Summons Court. Justice Bhend dismissed the charge after identifying errors in the original evidence and ordered the defendant to pay costs. The defendant’s counsel argued, and Mr Justice Sham upheld the order on costs already paid.
W Brady presents The Cub by World Film Corp at Palace Theatre last night to strong public praise. The feature, praised for superb acting and fine photography, follows a reporter amid a Kentucky feud with romance and danger. A Naples scenic adds allure with comedy When Cupid Catches a Thief and drama When Lost to Win. Final night shows the monster programme before a royal change tomorrow.
A Sydney Bulletin correspondent reports on a Cairns area saloon display featuring a vast, eclectic array of goods. The single woman producer showcases items from candies to dried fruits, marmalades, conserves, bottles of wine, cider, and exotic foods. The piece critiques consumer habits and contrasts domestic economy with lectures on agriculture.
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